Contradiction with Matthew 14:1-2
This passage directly states that Herod thought Jesus was John the Baptist risen from the dead, clarifying the confusion about Herod's understanding.
Matthew 14:1-2: At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, [tetrarch: or, governor over four provinces]
Contradiction with Mark 6:14
Similar to Matthew, this verse explicitly mentions Herod's conclusion that John the Baptist was resurrected, contrasting the uncertainty expressed in Luke 9:7.
Mark 6:14: And king Herod heard [of him]; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.
Paradox #1
In Luke 9:7, some people might see a contradiction or inconsistency with the identity and fate of John the Baptist. The verse mentions confusion over who Jesus might be, with some thinking he is John the Baptist raised from the dead. This can be seen as conflicting with the accounts of John's death and people's understanding of the resurrection. Additionally, other gospel accounts offer different perspectives on these events, which may lead to perceived contradictions.